Chapter 246

Kevin also noticed the bloodstains on Sebastian’s scarf. At that moment, even though Sebastian hadn’t said a word, his entire presence exuded a deadly, suffocating aura; a cold-blooded killing intent. Chris remained silent, and Sebastian’s sharp gaze locked onto him. “Are you here to harass Stefi?”

Chris snapped back to his senses, instinctively holding his breath. “I have something to ask her.” Sebastian’s eyes narrowed as he strode toward Chris. His overwhelming presence made even someone like Chris take a half-step back.

Chris wasn’t small—standing at about 6’1”—but in front of Sebastian, who was well over 6’3”, the difference in stature was noticeable, especially now, up close. Chris could distinctly smell the mixture of blood and alcohol on Sebastian, and he caught the unusual redness in his eyes.

Chris lifted his gaze, his breathing slightly uneven. “Mr. Giovanni, there are some things between us that—” Before he could finish, Sebastian’s hand shot out, gripping his throat. Chris’s face darkened, literally. Kevin gasped in shock. “Sir!” This was serious—deadly serious!

Chris’s face turned livid. Instinctively, he wanted to fight back, but Sebastian’s grip tightened, completely draining him of strength. The murderous aura around Sebastian intensified. “Who gave you the nerve to keep harassing her?”

As suffocation set in, Chris felt his body growing weaker, his strength fading fast. Cold sweat trickled down Kevin’s spine. He stepped forward, summoning all his courage to grab Sebastian’s wrist. “Mr. Giovanni, this is all just a misunderstanding—a misunderstanding!”

Sebastian’s icy eyes were filled with danger! His lips parted slightly as he said the word, “Misunderstanding?” Chris could feel it now. Sebastian truly had the intent to kill him. He shut his eyes briefly, then forced out words with great difficulty. “Yes. A misunderstanding.” The words left a bitter taste in his mouth.

Never in his life had Chris suffered such humiliation. Sebastian was already furious tonight. Now, with Chris right in front of him, that fury had reached its breaking point.

As his grip tightened even further, Chris felt himself on the verge of suffocation. His body was screaming at him to fight back, but Sebastian’s strength made it impossible. Kevin’s breathing quickened. “Mr. Giovanni!” Was this really how it was going to end for Chris tonight?

As Kevin grew increasingly desperate, Lorenzo stepped forward and whispered in Sebastian’s ear. “Handle that matter first. We can deal with him later.” After all, Chris was Fred’s only son. If Sebastian killed him, even if it was futile, Fred would still come for him.

Sebastian chuckled coldly. “And you think the Ashford family is worth my concern?” That single sentence sent another wave of fear crashing through Kevin. Chris’s face had already turned purple. His gaze locked onto Sebastian, now carrying traces of anger. No one in Long Harbor had ever dared to look down on the Ashford family like this. But then, thinking about who Sebastian was…

Chris’s breathing became more and more difficult. Lorenzo said, “They may not be, but the matter at hand takes precedence.” Sebastian’s eyes narrowed. After a brief chuckle, he finally released his grip, shoving Chris aside.

Lorenzo was right. The Ashford family? The Hart family? Nothing more than some jokes. Especially the Hart family, which was already struggling to stay afloat. Finally able to breathe, Chris gasped for air, staring up at Sebastian.

Sebastian calmly adjusted his cuffs, his tone dangerously soft. “If you come near her again, I won’t just let you off with a warning.” Every word carried a lethal threat. Chris’s face darkened. He knew Sebastian wasn’t bluffing. Without another glance, Sebastian turned and walked inside. Elliot followed closely behind, while Lorenzo, who had stayed back, glanced at Chris before stepping forward and giving him a pat on the shoulder.

“Mr. Ashford, you should be more careful.” Showing up to see Stephanie when Sebastian was around? If he hadn’t held Sebastian back just now, the man would have actually killed him.

With that, Lorenzo went inside. Only Chris and Kevin remained. Kevin hurried forward to help Chris up. “Sir—”